DILUTE VIPER VENOM TEST - PLASMA

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: DVVT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 341
Schedule: Tuesday, Friday
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.0 ml of citrate plasma
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: 1 Blue Top (Citrate)
Collection Info:
Patient should not be receiving coumadin or heparin. Platelet poor plasma required. Spin specimen with a sure-sepII or double spin by first spinning and removing plasma, then spinning plasma again, removing, and freezing immediately.

Methods

Photo optical clot detection

Clinical Utilities

DVVT aids in the diagnosis of Lupus Anticoagulants, and is more specific than tests initiated by contact factors.

CPT Codes

85613

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

29.0 - 47.0 secs.